Canadian Trail
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Doesn't look like it from the Toyota.ca website. Seems like they have it much better in the US and can pick what ever options they want while we appear to be limited to the 5 set packages (Base, Base + Upgrade, TE, Ltd, Ltd w/Nav.)
Oh well...
gamer
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Back in march I started the process of importing our truck. In the end we picked one up in Texas. I did use a broker/dealer here in Calgary, and can say with the dollar then, I never looked back. It was a real pain having to deal with salespeople here and the wait time. With the broker I had the all in price each time and am very pleased with the deal and options I received. Now after 10,000 miles (or 16,000 km) its still running great and enjoy every drive in it. The only funny thing is when i take in for service they always ask why I didn't buy it from them. Geez I wonder why....
cucumber pie
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How much did you save?
Did you get the kdss?
What changes did you have to make? Did you have to get daytime running lights or anything else?
Did you get the kdss?
What changes did you have to make? Did you have to get daytime running lights or anything else?
gamer
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I have the LTD so no kdss. Unfortuantely CDN TIRE does the import inspection and made me change the DRL to the headlites. What a pain some cost and yet i see CDN models with the same sort of DRL all over town now. Oh well only in canada you say. As for price and saving one need only look at autonation to get an idea on USA pricing patterns. Then you have GST and PST or HST. Also because its made in Japan you will have 6.1 % duty at the border. I also had about 500$ in paper work and federal/provincial inspections(more taxes). Also the saving is very dependant on our dollar. At todays values you lose another 5-7% in savings, but when our dollar is north of the US dollar each penny can really add up in a hurry. I would recommend you do your homework on models and options here and in the USA and how they are priced. IF you want more info PM me and I will try to get back to you.
cucumber pie
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Dude if you go to the TOYOTA CANADA: TOYOTA.CA LANGUAGE website and look at the accessories for the FJ you can get a stereo with Navigation and Ipod connection I don't know how it compares to the JBL unit but worth looking at. Maybe the dealer can install it before you pick it up.
